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The former boss of the Automobile Association, who was ousted for assaulting a colleague, is challenging his sacking in an employment tribunal.

Bob Mackenzie was dismissed as executive chairman last July after he attacked a fellow AA executive in a hotel bar, which was captured on CCTV. He is understood to have lodged a claim alleging his sacking was mishandled and contravened company procedures.

Mr Mackenzie’s legal team hopes the tribunal claim will aid them in their fight to secure him millions of pounds in lost earnings and bonuses. The tribunal itself does not have the power to order this level of compensation and a further legal claim would be required.